One of the Midwest’s biggest tributes to apple season takes place this September 21 – 23 in Historic Downtown Long Grove. Apple Fest brings “bushels of fun” to the charming village it’s called home for 27 consecutive years. From caramel apples to apple tempura, Apple Fest’s claim-to-fame are the hundreds of delicious apple-inspired treats for apple lovers young and old. As always with a Long Grove festival, live music will play out all weekend long on three stages spread throughout fest grounds. When fest-goers aren’t busy filling up on apple delicacies or rocking out to heart-pounding tunes, the Pop-Up Apple Orchard or the classic carnival is a refuge for entertainment, as is the Kid Zone with its legendary apple pie-eating contests and timeless interactive games.

No matter which route you take, all roads lead to fun in Lake County, Illinois, which is located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Lake County is home to 170 lakes and rivers, 30,000 acres of lush forest preserves, miles of hiking and biking trails, Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes, Ravinia Festival and sandy beaches along Lake Michigan's shoreline. Family adventure is around every turn and awaits you in Lake County.